The Brock men's basketball team lost 81-64 to the McMaster Marauders on the road Friday.

The Badgers are now 5-5 as they enter the holiday break. McMaster improves to 7-2 and leads the OUA Central.

"It's Year One of building a brand new culture and identity," said head coach Willy Manigat. "We are making strides and our focus isn't on wins and losses. Our guys are competing and fighting as we improve. We will continue to get better and take it one day at a time."

Tyler Brown led the Badgers' attack with 22 points, six rebounds and four steals. Brock led for most of the first quarter before the Marauders pulled away.

Kascius Small-Martin contributed 19 points and seven boards, while teammates Godsman Kwakwah netted seven points and collected eight rebounds.

For the Marauders, Jordan Henry scored 22 points and Connor Gilmore posted 18 points and 12 defensive rebounds.

Brock will break for the holidays and return to action on the road Jan. 8 versus the York Lions. The Badgers next home game takes place in downtown St. Catharines when Brock hosts the Toronto Varsity Blues on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available here.